May 15, 2010 11:14 AM EST

The Red Sox are hoping to have pitcher Josh Beckett back for their series against the Yankees next week.

Beckett could pitch on Tuesday after missing his last start with a sore back. He played long toss on Friday afternoon and he's scheduled to throw in the bullpen on Saturday.

His last start came on May 7 against the Yankees. He got the loss and surrendered nine earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Via ESPN